Where is Gurpahar village located?
Gurpahar is in Dandkhora Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gurpahar Village
Gurpahar is an inhabited village in Dandkhora Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225439, the Census 2011 record lists 2,727 people in 550 households and the reported area is 326.45 hectares. The local references include Raipur Gram Panchayat, Dandkhora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 15 km.
Gurpahar is a village in Dandkhora Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225439 and 2,727 people in 550 households.
Village Code225439
Population2,727
Households550
Area326.45 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Detailed village profile
Gurpahar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,727 people, 326.45 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Gurpahar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gurpahar falls under Dandkhora Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 225439.
- The record lists 2,727 people living in 550 households.
- The reported village area is 326.45 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gurpahar
- Census Village Code
- 225439
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dandkhora
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01150
- CD Block
- Dandkhora
- Gram Panchayat
- Raipur
- Households
- 550
- Population
- 2,727
- Male Population
- 1,398
- Female Population
- 1,329
- Sex Ratio
- 950.64
- Area
- 326.45 hectares
- Area
- 3.26 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 855114
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
835.35 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.96 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
3.23%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
58.38%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
86.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gurpahar in the official administrative record. Census village code 225439, Raipur Gram Panchayat and Dandkhora CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01150
- Village Census Code
- 225439
- CD Block Code
- 0138
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0006
- CD Block Name
- Dandkhora
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Raipur
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Gurpahar, about 15 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dandkhora
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 15 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 326.45 hectares
- Area
- 3.26 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,727 people in 550 households, with 1,398 male residents and 1,329 female residents. The average household size is 4.96, and SC share is 3.23% and ST share is 58.38% for Gurpahar. Population density works out to about 835.35 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 550
- Total Population
- 2,727
- Male Population
- 1,398
- Female Population
- 1,329
- Sex Ratio
- 950.64
- Average Household Size
- 4.96
- SC Population
- 88
- SC Male Population
- 43
- SC Female Population
- 45
- SC Population Share
- 3.23
- ST Population
- 1,592
- ST Male Population
- 793
- ST Female Population
- 799
- ST Population Share
- 58.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gurpahar list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gurpahar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gurpahar include black-topped road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Railway Station
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gurpahar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gurpahar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 319 hectares and irrigated land is 275 hectares (86.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 7.45 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 319.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 44 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 275.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 275 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gurpahar
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 25% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 25% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Main Road Sonaili, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Bhogaon | State- Bihar Mallik Pailagarh Via Sonaili, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Sonali Bazar Sonali Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gurpahar village in?
Gurpahar village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Gurpahar village in?
Gurpahar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gurpahar under?
Gurpahar comes under Dandkhora Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gurpahar?
The Census village code of Gurpahar is 225439.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gurpahar under?
Gurpahar is listed under RAIPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dandkhora.
What is the population of Gurpahar village?
The village record lists 2,727 people and 550 households for Gurpahar.
How many households are in Gurpahar village?
The village record lists 550 households for Gurpahar.
What is the male and female population of Gurpahar?
The record lists 1,398 male residents and 1,329 female residents for Gurpahar.
What is the sex ratio of Gurpahar village?
The sex ratio of Gurpahar is 950.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gurpahar village?
The reported geographical area of Gurpahar is 326.45 hectares.
What is the population density of Gurpahar village?
The approximate population density of Gurpahar is 835.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gurpahar?
The nearest town listed for Gurpahar is Katihar, about 15 km away.
How far is Gurpahar from the district headquarters?
Gurpahar is about 15 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gurpahar from the sub-district headquarters?
Gurpahar is about 4 km from Dandkhora, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gurpahar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gurpahar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gurpahar?
For Gurpahar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 319 hectares and irrigated land is 275 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gurpahar?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gurpahar. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.